SPRINKLER EXAM WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS 100% VERIFIED NEW
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1. What is the primary purpose of a standpipe system?
o ,,,ANSWER,,,: To supply water for manual firefighting
operations by FDNY personnel or trained building staff.
2. What is the primary system covered under the S-12 Certificate of
Fitness?
o ,,,ANSWER,,,: Sprinkler systems.
3. Which Certificate of Fitness is required for a professional
responsible for a citywide standpipe system?
o ,,,ANSWER,,,: S-13.
4. An automatic wet pipe sprinkler system is characterized by:
o ,,,ANSWER,,,: Water in the piping at all times.
5. Under the NYC Fire Code, who is responsible for all records of
inspections, testing, and maintenance?
o ,,,ANSWER,,,: The building Owner.
6. For how many years must records of all inspections, testing, and
maintenance be kept on the premises?
o ,,,ANSWER,,,: 3 years.
7. The fire department connection (FDC) is normally located...?
, o ,,,ANSWER,,,: On the exterior of the building.
8. A sprinkler system with open heads is called a:
o ,,,ANSWER,,,: Deluge system.
9. What is the minimum air pressure required inside a pressure tank
for a sprinkler system?
o,,,ANSWER,,,: 75 psi.
10. By regulation, what color must sprinkler and standpipe risers
be painted?
o ,,,ANSWER,,,: Yellow.
11. A fire alarm box that is painted plain red (no stripe), when
activated, will send an alarm where?
o ,,,ANSWER,,,: Within the building.
12. What does the abbreviation "RCNY" stand for?
o ,,,ANSWER,,,: Rules of the City of New York.
13. If the stem extends from an OS&Y valve, what does that
indicate?
o ,,,ANSWER,,,: The valve is open.
14. The function of the lower check valve is to:
o ,,,ANSWER,,,: Prevent backflow into the water main.
15. The function of the upper check valve is to prevent:
o ,,,ANSWER,,,: Backflow into the gravity tank.
16. If a ball drip valve drips under normal conditions, this
indicates that:
o ,,,ANSWER,,,: The lower check valve is defective.
17. What is the function of the ball drip valve?
o ,,,ANSWER,,,: Prevents water from freezing in the Siamese
connections.